Personnel Exposure

DOE-STD-1041-93

not available. Personnel should not climb or walk on facility components and insulation that

are not designated as walking or stepping areas.

Each facility should have a policy and checklist for working on or around energized

equipment. The type and amount of energy should be considered. Because of the

seriousness of the consequences, work on or around energized equipment should be

performed only in emergency situations. Personnel required to work under these conditions

should be trained on the policy and the use of the checklist. Personnel should exercise

appropriate precautions when entering or working on or around energized panels or

equipment. For example, personnel should ensure that electrical panel closures are securely

fastened before making breakers operable to energize equipment. This reduces the potential

for personnel injury if a fault causes breaker arcing during operation.

Personnel working on or around high-pressure or high-temperature systems should exercise

appropriate precautions. Facilities should have policies for these situations and train

personnel who might encounter these situations. Personnel should follow all facility high-

pressure system safety rules, especially when working near pressure relief devices. They

should wear appropriate clothing to prevent burns when working around high-temperature

systems.

4.2.2

Personnel Exposure

Personnel should be trained to follow good personnel protection practices and minimize

their exposure to radiation, chemicals, electromagnetic fields, toxic materials, high heat,

high noise levels and other personnel hazards. In particular, personnel should observe the

following requirements:

Adhere to all posted requirements and observe proper practices and precautions while

in controlled areas.

Use appropriate monitoring instruments (e.g., dosimeter, freon detector).

Know their own exposure levels and take appropriate action to minimize additional

exposure.

Know the proper use of radiation work permits and safe work permits.

Know inhalation limits, where applicable.

Report protection deficiencies or hazards promptly to the appropriate supervisors. In

addition, take appropriate immediate actions to reduce or correct the hazards.

Inform appropriate protection personnel before performing evolutions or activities that

may change personnel hazard conditions in the facility.